Capital A unit, not AirAsia, bidding for SriLankan Airlines
Capital A CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes clarified that it is AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd that is bidding to acquire SriLankan Airlines, and not AirAsia.
Govt. to introduce relief program for senior citizens affected by withholding tax
In a bid to address the concerns of the senior citizens grappling with withholding tax on interest payments, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced plans for a formal relief program aimed at providing immediate assistance.
Why India's household savings are at a 47-year-low
For decades, India has been a nation of savers. They stash away a significant portion of their earnings for future security, often at the expense of current consumption.
Orpheus Pledger: Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt
Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has been arrested after a three-day police manhunt in Australia.
New electricity bill aimed at CEB reforms presented to parliament
The ‘Sri Lanka Electricity Bill’, which incorporates the proposed reforms for the electricity sector, was presented to the parliament by Power & Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera on Thursday (25).It was published in the government gazette on 17 April.
Super-luxury hotel ‘ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ declared open by the President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open the super-luxury hotel ‘ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ which boasts Sri Lanka’s first ever sky bridge ‘AHASA ONE’ connecting two towers at a height of 100m above the ground.
Sri Lanka, Russia explore avenues for enhanced defence cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Secretary Defence General Kamal Gunaratne has held bilateral talks with Russia’s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev in St. Petersburg.
Sri Lanka to host global ISO review meeting for tea in July
Sri Lanka is set to host the 34th plenary meeting of the International Standards Organization Technical Committee for tea on July 24.
US Supreme Court to decide if Trump has immunity in election interference case
A historic case, one that could affect both Donald Trump's legal and political fates and define the scope of presidential power, lands before the nine justices of the US Supreme Court on Thursday.
Ukraine war: US secretly sends long-range missiles to help Kyiv
Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles secretly provided by the US against invading Russian forces, American officials have confirmed.
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National Digital Economy reforms Sri Lanka’s administration procedures; Ravi K
The Government has unveiled a comprehensive national digital economy strategy for Sri Lanka titled “Digital Sri Lanka 2030” along with an implementation plan with a view of transforming the land nations outdated and archaic public administration, and financial management procedures.
Sri Lanka exceeds tax revenue target by 6 percent in first quarter: State Finance Minister
Sri Lanka’s revenue collecting bodies have outperformed and exceeded tax revenue target by 6 percent for the first quarter ended on March 31, State Revenue Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
Australia and Sri Lanka launch new joint maritime security operation
Australia and Sri Lanka’s commitment to countering maritime security threats has been on display with the launch of a new joint maritime security operation in Colombo today.
Tourism Minister assures re-implementation of single-entry, 30-day visa
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando yesterday revealed plans to amend the recently implemented visa procedures, allowing tourists to apply for a single-entry 30-day visa starting from 1 May.